Valentine’s Day gift guide: What to buy the woman in your life

You’ve already planned to cue the soft music, dim the lights and uncork the champagne. But if that all-important Valentine’s Day gift is still eluding you, it’s time to get shopping. Because even if your sweetheart claims she requires no gift on Feb. 14, giving her a little something to show you care is just a good idea. Trust us. For real. And it needn’t be some uber-expensive diamond that will cost you two months pay, either—a fun lipstick set for the beauty lover, quirky shoes for the fashion maven or a box of yummy treats for the sugar hound will show thoughtfulness and appreciation on this romantic holiday. (FYI, it’s hard to go wrong with a fab red dress or beautiful flowers, either.) Here are nine gifts sure to make her day. XOXO

Start the conversation

Send a clear message with this sweet small bag, perfect for holding makeup. We love it for a sweetheart or a great friend. Rebecca Minkoff heart pouch, $75, rebeccaminkoff.com

Kiss and tell

This six-piece mini Full-On Lip Polish collection includes sheer, shimmery pink shades that range from soft to bold. Buxom Pink with Envy lip polish collection, $32, sephora.com

Petal power

Flowers are great, but a flower necklace? That will last a heck of a lot longer. Kate Spade New York Space Age Floral necklace, $98, nordstrom.com

Reach for sweets

If your love is a dessert junkie, reach for these fab mini cakes that come in strawberry and chocolate cakes covered in milk chocolate ganache, pink white chocolate and bittersweet dark chocolate. You should probably pick one up for yourself, too—these look too good to share. Harry & David Valentine’s Day Petits Fours, $29.95, harryanddavid.com

Get whimsical

There’s no such thing as too many shoes, and these fun heart-print sneakers would make a great addition to any woman’s collection. Comme des Garcons Play sneakers, $140, saksfifthavenue.com

Burn brightly

Set the scene for romance with this set of four elegant votives that come in the lovely scents of amaranth and jasmine, linden and dark moss, sake lemon flower and yuzu rose stonecrop. Voluspa votives, $36, anthropologie.com

Kiss and tell

Newlyweds will especially love this decorative bottle stopper, that, when paired with a nice bottle of wine, makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Kissing Birds bottle stopper, $7.95, crateandbarrel.com

Pucker up

Lingerie can be a tricky Valentine’s Day gift (is it really for her, or is for him?). But comfy and cute pajama pants? That will earn you a big ol’ kiss. Old Navy lounge pants, $14.94, oldnavy.com

Pillow talk

Snuggle up on Feb. 14 with a rom-com, a big bowl of popcorn and this sentimental, yet funny, pillow. Levtex OK. You Win pillow, $39, nordstrom.com